In the recent press, Anders Behring Breivik (the person responsible for the violent Norwegian terrorist acts that lead to the murder of a total of 93 people in Oslo and at a Norwegian youth camp) claimed that he used video games to train for his rampage. Specifically, he stated that he used the game World of Warcraft and his fabricated addition to it to deflect questions about his whereabouts while planning his attack. He also claimed the game Call of Duty 2: Modern Warfare was his main training program.… Read the rest
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Get ready for Gaming in Education! This podcast, hosted by gaming Ed guru, Zack Gilbert, and featuring Gerry James, highlights the trends, the tribulations, and the best in educational gaming. EdGamer envelopes Apple Apps, Android apps, PC/ Mac games, gaming news, as well as comments on the best practices and best uses of gaming in the classroom.
EdGamer 20: The Tools We Use for EdGamer
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EdGamer 20 is short and sweet, but it doesn’t lack any punch! In fact, in honor of our 20th show, we give you a gift. In this episode we pass along to the listener a list of places we routinely check and monitor to find all the great sites, tools and gadgets we bring to you each week! We have brought you into the sporadic, sarcastic, app-addicted and often downright scary brain behind EdGamer…good luck and enjoy!Additional
EdGamer 19: Sid Meier’s Civ World Disappoints
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Don’t be upset with the title Sid. I don’t think Civ World was meant for gamers like me. EdGamer 19 discusses Sid Meier’s new creation Civ World, which is hosted on Facebook. Lucas Gillispie (guest appearance #3) and I discuss Civ World, ISTE, World of Warcraft, and current gaming news.
What new Xbox Live Arcade game should I buy? What upcoming MMO could replace WoW in the classroom?
EdGamer 18: Bad Gaming Idea for Eminem
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Welcome to EdGamer Episode 18! As we creep closer and closer to our 20th episode we dive deeper into the world of mass gaming. Our topics of interest this week include a look at just how fast gaming is growing through social media, the way social media is corrupting the image of gaming, and how businesses are using gaming as educational tools. We also check out a great site for students where they can keep themselves busy and refresh some skills during the summer months.
… Read the rest No Free Lunch in Room 128
There has been a tide of discussion on where schools are headed and what they should do to correct themselves. My thoughts go directly to one weakness, problem solving. How can I make my students (and my own children) better at this skill?Problem (or at least what I see)
… Read the rest We need “Good deed doers,” divergent thinkers, and problem solvers. We need students who don’t need to be hand-held and spoon-fed. I tell my students this all the time, but I catch myself helping and enabling.